12.17.24.Humility Check

Proverbs 30: Humility is a gift from the Lord and Agur seems demonstrate it. Listen carefully to what he says: I have not learned wisdom. Does that mean he has not been taught or is he saying my wisdom is lacking in depth? We could say the same as we read, study and meditate on God’s word. One thing he knows is that there is a God whose character is seen in his demonstrable attributes. 

He also knows that God is like that which protects as we take refuge under His everlasting arms. Agur reminds those who are listening just as the Apostle John did: do not add to the word of God lest he reprove you and prove you and you are found to be a liar! 

The rest of this chapter is Agur’s prayer which proves his humility. He asks for two, not more answers to how he faces life along with the reasons why he only asks for two not more answers.

The lesson from Agur is remain humble so that God can bless you.